Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 5.5.4
Travels in the Mogul Empire (Constable) 5.5.4
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5.5.4
What I have stated in the proceedings of the assembly of the Am-Kas appears sufficiently rational and even noble; but I must not conceal from you the base and disgusting adulation which is invariably witnessed there. Whenever a word escapes the lips of the King, if at all to the purpose, how trifling soever may be its import, it is immediately caught by the surrounding throng; and the chief Omrahs, extending their arms towards heaven, as if to receive some benediction, exclaim Karamat ! Karamat ! wonderful ! wonderful ! he has spoken wonders ! Indeed there is no Mogol who does not know and does not glory in repeating this proverb in Persian verse: Aguer chah ronzra Goyed cbeb est in Bubayed Gouft inck mab ou peruin. [Should the King say that it is night at noon Be sure to cry, Behold I see the moon !]